by Sharon Davies It used to seem that finding a puppy was a much easier process many years ago. If there were puppies that needed to find a good home, you could often find them everywhere and they were free. But now, breeding dogs has become a profession with some people making hundreds of dollars for each puppy they sell. And with certain breeds gaining in popularity, where do you find the puppy you have been looking for? Finding a Rottweiler p... Read More

by Jenny Donaldson Any person who is considering getting a Pug puppy should know that the best way to get a dog is through a breeder. However, there are good and bad breeders and it is important to take the time to find the best breeder possible. There are some breeders known as mass breeders who basically breed as many dogs as they possibly can in order to make the most money. These breeders should be avoided completely, not only because they do... Read More

by Rosie Allan The Pomeranian breed was registered with the American Kennel Club in 1900. These toy dogs are descended from much larger sledding dogs that originated in Iceland. The Pomeranian is named after a part of Poland and Germany once known as Pomerania. British royals and others took to breeding larger dogs down to a small size suitable for domestic living. The Pomeranian is a toy version of the German Spitz and is closely related to othe... Read More

by Melissa Coleman If you know of a Shar Pei that is being abused or has been abandoned then you must contact a local Shar Pei rescue centre and get that dog the help it needs as soon as possible. All you need to do is make a phone call but many people do not because they do not know what to expect from a Shar Pei rescue centre. That is what a Shar Pei rescue centre is for and that is who you should contact if you ever find yourself in that s... Read More

by Lisa A Collins The Poodle is one of the most trainable breeds of dogs. These dogs are easy to train, as they are always eager to please their owners and are by nature easygoing animals. The basic Poodle obedience training has it that the dog should know a few standard commands such as come, sit, down, heel, among others. It is recommended usually to have your Poodle enrolled into a regular Poodle obedience training class because this will he... Read More

by Fiona Kelly Havanese dogs are named for Havana, Cuba. The breed dates back to the 16th century. Originally the pets of aristocratic Spanish families who settled on the island of Cuba, Havanese became popular among the lower classes and later to families in Europe and America. Havanese’ have long been considered toy dogs due to their small size. Though Havanese dogs are small they are also hardy and served the purpose of herding chicken a... Read More

by Brooke Sunderland When you look at those pretty sad brown eyes, it’s really hard to resist a Labrador puppy displayed on pet shop windows. But hang on a moment and wait, let me tell you about the plight of this extraordinary breed of dogs. Labradors are considered the world’s most popular dogs. Even as we speak, Labrador breeders are competing and tirelessly trying to produce the best Lab ever. Unfortunately this article is not al... Read More